This Department of Sanitation newsletter for the summer of 2009 features an In Memoriam of two important members, a spotlight on its new fuel efficient hybrid collection trucks, recipients of various commendations, and other special events.
The New York City Department of Sanitation was tasked with the design, construction, and post-closure care of the Fresh Kills Landfill. The Fresh Kills Landfill is to be converted into a park and this report summarizes the Department's accomplishments in this project.